--- title: "National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers: Future content development and maintenance service." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-10-18" --- # National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers: Future content development and maintenance service. Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-95593977-c4fc-4320-88e8-7de4d6b10e5e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently in the tender stage of the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) for child and family social workers, seeking content partners to develop and maintain assessment materials. This initiative aims to support a national rollout that begins in spring 2020, following earlier phases that started in July 2018. The overall value of the contract is approximately £1,300,000, and interested parties must submit their bids by 21 November 2018. The procurement is classified under social work services, and the process is being conducted as an open procedure above threshold, with the delivery locations including the UK and several overseas territories. This contract presents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the social services and consulting sectors, particularly those with experience in educational content development and social work practices. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate. Engaging in this procurement could enhance capabilities and foster connections that could lead to future contracts in the evolving landscape of child and family social services in the UK. ## Notice The Department is looking to appoint an assessment Content Partner to generate, validate and maintain content for the National Assessment and Accreditation System (NAAS) to support the national rollout of NAAS scheduled to commence in spring 2020. Initial rollout of NAAS began in a two-phased rollout in July 2018 (Phase 1) with a small group of volunteer local authorities. Feedback to date has been positive and rollout is on track with our expectations. We expect Phase 2 to start in spring 2019 with a larger, more demographically diverse group. Subject to successful implementation of Phase 1 and 2, we would expect full national rollout of NAAS from spring 2020. This contract is an exciting opportunity to join the innovative work in the social work reform programme to support the national rollout of NAAS. Our aim is to help improve the practice of child and family social workers with a view to improving outcomes for vulnerable children and families. Additional information: Please note that the DfE will be utilising its own e-Tendering portal for this procurement This can be accessed via the following URL: https://education.bravosolution.co.uk Once organisations have registered there, and received their temporary password, they will be able to sign in, express an interest and access all the procurement documentation necessary for completing their bid. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d52c8b3-161d-48ee-aa95-02f82eb9c7b2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,300,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 85310000 - Social work services ## Release History - 18 Oct 2018 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d52c8b3-161d-48ee-aa95-02f82eb9c7b2 - 17 Oct 2018 at 14:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d52c8b3-161d-48ee-aa95-02f82eb9c7b2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8d52c8b3-161d-48ee-aa95-02f82eb9c7b2 18th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://education.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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